Mary Mara

Ray Donovan’ actress Mary Mara dead aged 61 in suspected drowning

Actress Mary Mara has died aged 61 in a suspected drowning.

Best known for her role as Mrs Sullivan on ‘Ray Donovan’, her lifeless body was found on Sunday morning (26.06.22) in the St Lawrence River in the town of Cape Vincent, around 90 miles north of Syracuse.

News of the discovery only emerged on Monday night (27.06.22), when New York State Troopers who responded to a 911 call confirmed: “On June 26, 2022, at 8:10 am, State Police responded to 33753 Old Farm Road in the town of Cape Vincent, Jefferson County for a reported possible drowning.

“When Troopers, along with Cape Vincent Fire and Ambulance arrived on the scene, they discovered a female deceased in the St Lawrence River.

“The victim has been identified as 61-year-old Mary T Mara from Cape Vincent, NY.

“The preliminary investigation suggests the victim drowned while swimming.

“The victim’s body showed no signs of foul play and was transported to the Jefferson County Medical Examiner’s Office pending an autopsy to determine an official cause of death. The investigation is continuing.”

It is thought Mara had been visiting her sister and was in the river doing exercise.

Her career, which spanned more than three decades, saw Mara feature in over 20 movies and 40 television shows, including ‘West Wing’, ‘Law and Order: Special Victims Unit’, ‘NYPD Blue’ and ‘Lost’.

Mara’s last credit was a role in 2020’s ‘Break Even’.

She also appeared as Loretta Sweet on ‘ER’ and Nance in ‘Shameless’, with news of her passing prompting a flood of tributes on social media.

Mary Mara, an actress known for roles on "ER" and "Ray Donavan," has died, her manager, Craig Dorfman, said in a statement to CNN. She was 61.

"Mary was one of the finest actresses I ever met," Dorfman said. "I still remember seeing her onstage in 1992 in 'Mad Forest' off Broadway. She was electric, funny, and a true individual. Everyone loved her. She will be missed."

According to a press release from New York State Police, officers responded to a call on Sunday around 8:10 a.m. local time for a "possible drowning." Troopers and Cape Vincent Fire and Ambulance arrived on the scene and "discovered a female deceased in the St. Lawrence River," the release said.

"The preliminary investigation suggests the victim drowned while swimming," according to police.

There were no signs of foul play, police added in their statement. The Jefferson County Medical Examiner's Office is expected to perform an autopsy to determine an official cause of death, according to police.

Mara had a list of credits that spanned television and film, including multi-episode roles on shows like "Dexter," "The Practice" and "Star Trek: Enterprise." She was arguably most recognizable for her roles on "Nash Bridges," "ER" and "Ray Donovan."

Mara's film credits included "Mr. Saturday Night" and "Love Potion #9.″ Her last credit was for the 2020 film, "Break Even.

CAPE VINCENT, N.Y. (AP) — Mary Mara, whose acting career spanned more than 30 years, has died in what New York authorities said appeared to be a drowning accident.

She appeared on television shows including “Ray Donovan,” “Dexter” and “ER.”

The New York State Police said Monday a woman identified as Mara, 61, was found shortly after 8 a.m. Sunday in the St. Lawrence River near Cape Vincent, in upstate New York close to the Canadian border.

Police said that an official cause of death is still pending, but that there were no signs of foul play and that it appeared Mara drowned while swimming.